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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Large Frame Snowthrower 860 Series Large Frame Snowthrower Mfg. No. Description 1693984 860M, 8HP Snowthrower 1693985 860M, 8HP Snowthrower (Export) 1694242 860E, 8HP Snowthrower 960 Series Large Frame Snowthrower Mfg. No. Description 1694435 960M, 9HP Snowthrower (Export) 1694439 960E, 9HP Snowthrower 1722659-04 Rev 4/2003 TP 100-2491-04-LW-S
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MANUFACTURING, INC. 500 N Spring Street / PO Box 997 Port Washington, WI 53074-0997 www.simplicitymfg.com © Copyright 2003, Simplicity Manufacturing, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information Regular Maintenance General Operation ...........................................2 Schedule........................................................17 Slope Operation...............................................2 Checking Tire Pressure .................................17 Children ...........................................................3 Checking Auger Gear Case Lubrication ........17 Emissions ......................................................
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Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. GENERAL OPERATION Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and manual and on the unit before starting. above,
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Safety Rules EMISSIONS CHILDREN Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth presence of children. Children are often attracted to the defects, or other reproductive harm. unit and the operating activity. Never assume that children Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and will remain where you last saw them. Air Index information on the engine emissions labe
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Safety Rules ANSI B71.3-1995 WARNINGS Training 6. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting make certain 1. Read the operating and service instruction manual the collector/impeller and all moving parts have carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental the unit and disengage the controls quickly. starting. 2. Never allow children to opera
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S SA AM MP PL LE E S SA AM MP PL LE E Identification Tags IDENTIFICATION TAGS North American Models PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA Mfg. No.: 169XXXX Serial No.: XXXXX 2002 dB(A) Model Description Name/Number kW: XXX CE Models Engine RPM XXXX LpA: XXX dB(A) Vibration: XXX m/s² Unit MFG Number Unit SERIAL Number Simplicity Mfg. Inc. Port Washington, WI USA 53074-0997 Mower Deck MFG Number Mower Deck SERIAL Number When contacting your authorized dealer for replace- ment parts, service, or information y
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Safety Decals All WARNING, CAUTION, and instructional messages GENERAL on your unit should be carefully read and obeyed. This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect are not followed. The information is for your safety and it from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment is important. The safety decals below are on your unit. manufacturing. If any of these decals are
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Safety Icons Warning: Read Operator’s Manual. Warning: Dismemberment. Read and understand the Operator’s This machine can amputate limbs. Manual before using this machine. Keep bystanders and children away when engine is running. Danger: Dismemberment. Danger: Thrown Objects. This machine is capable of throwing The auger can amputate limbs. Keep objects and debris. Keep bystanders hands and feet away from auger and away. rotating parts. Warning: Remove Key Before Danger: Dismemberment. S
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Features, Controls, & Operation Please take a moment ALL MODELS and familiarize yourself with the name, location, and 1,2.. function of these controls so that you will better understand the safety and operating instructions provided in this manual. TECUMSEH MODELS BRIGGS & STRATTON MODELS 8
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Features & Controls CONTROL LOCATIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, and driving require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. Speed Selector Fuel 1,2.. Selects forward speeds 1-5 and reverse speeds 1-2. Fuel tank filler cap (see illustration). The fuel shut off valve is located under the fuel tan
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Engine Controls STARTING CONTROLS Tecumseh Models See Figure 1 for the following instructions. A B Units with Optional Electric Start A. Electric Start Button - The Electric Start Button (A) activates an electric starter mounted to the engine, eliminating the need to pull the starter han- C dle. The Electric Start Button operates on 120 Volts AC, which is provided by connection to the extension cord provided with units equipped with this feature. Connect this extension cord ONLY to a properly gr
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Controls GROUND SPEED CONTROLS B A D C A. Speed Selector - This lever (A, Figures 2 & 3) is used to set the ground speed of the snowthrower. The snowthrower has five forward speeds, 1–5, and two reverse speeds, 1–2. No neutral position or gate is required, since the traction drive design automati- cally provides "neutral" (no forward or reverse move- ment), whenever the Drive Control is released. B. Traction & Free Hand™ Control - This control engages the traction drive as the lever (B, Figure
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Operation GENERAL OPERATION WARNING This unit is a “two-stage” snowthrower. CHECKS BEFORE EACH START-UP The first stage is the auger, which feeds the snow 1. Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts, back into the impeller housing. The second stage bolts and clips are secure. is the impeller, which throws the snow out the 2. Check the engine oil level. See your engine Owner’s discharge chute. If bodily contact is made with Manual for procedure and specifications. the auger or impell
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Operation STARTING THE ENGINE Tecumseh Models Refer to Figure 4. A 1. Turn the fuel valve (B) to the ON position. B 2. Insert the engine key (F) into the engine key slot. 3. Move the throttle lever (E) to the FAST position. C 4. Fully close the choke (G) if engine is cold (a warm engine may not require choking). 5. Push the primer button (D) two times if engine is cold (a warm engine may not require priming). 6. Pull starter handle (C) rapidly, or push starter button if equipped with the elect
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Operation OPERATING THE SNOWTHROWER B A D C 1. Rotate the discharge chute to the desired direction. 2. Set the speed selector to the desired forward speed. 3. Fully press and hold the auger control (C, Figure 5) on the right-hand grip to begin auger rotation. To dis- engage the auger, completely release the lever. 4. Fully press and hold the traction drive control lever (B, Figure 5) on the left-hand grip to engage the trac- tion drive and begin moving the snowthrower. To dis- engage the tract
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Operation DEFLECTOR Chute The distance of the discharged snow is mainly controlled Deflector Knob by the position of the deflector (Figure 7). (Engine speed also affects distance of discharge.) The more the deflector is tilted UP, the farther snow will be thrown. Loosen the deflector knob, tilt the deflector UP or DOWN, and then retighten the knob when the desired angle has been chosen. Chute Deflector Figure 7. Chute Deflector Adjustment SCRAPER BAR & SKID SHOES On smooth surfaces such as conc
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Operation FREE-WHEELING AND TRACTION DRIVE LOCK For easy turning when pushing the snowthrower, you can disengage the traction drive at one or both wheels by using the Traction Lock Pins (See Figures 9 & 10). Klik-Pin In 1. Turn the unit off, remove the Engine Key, and discon- OUTER Hole nect the spark plug wire. 2. To DISENGAGE the traction drive lock, insert the Traction Lock Pin through the outer hole in the axle. (See Figure 9). 3. To ENGAGE the traction drive lock, insert the pin through the
